Lesson Plans


Grade Level:
Unit/Subject:

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
National/State Learning Standards
List specific grade-level standards that are the focus of the lesson being presented.
Specific Learning Target(s)/Objectives Based on state standards, identify what is intended to be measured in learning.
Academic Language General academic vocabulary and content-specific vocabulary included in the unit.
Unit Resources, Materials, Equipment, and Technology
List all resources, materials, equipment, and technology to be used in the unit.
Depth of Knowledge Lesson Questions
What questions can be posed throughout the lesson to assess all levels of student understanding?
Level 1: Recall
Level 2: Skill/Concepts
Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Level 4: Extended Thinking
Anticipatory Set
How will students’ prior knowledge be activated as well as gain student interest in the upcoming content?
Presentation of Content
Multiple Means of Representation
Describe how content will be presented in various ways to meet the needs of different learners.

Multiple Means of Representation Differentiation
Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups:
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students with special needs
Students with gifted abilities
Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional sources/support)

Application of Content
Multiple Means of Engagement
How will students explore, practice, and apply the content?
Multiple Means of Engagement Differentiation
Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups:
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students with special needs
Students with gifted abilities
Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional sources/support)

Assessment of Content
Multiple Means of Expression
Formative and summative assessments used to monitor student progress and modify instruction.
Multiple Means of Expression Differentiation
Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups:
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students with special needs
Students with gifted abilities
Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional resources/support)

Extension Activity and/or Homework
Identify and describe any extension activities or homework tasks as appropriate. Explain how the extension activity or homework assignment supports the learning targets/objectives. As required by your instructor, attach any copies of homework at the end of this template.